A consultant can help you do the right job the first time so you can save time and money.

A consultant can create a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), a SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and other such papers needed to satisfy the USDA inspectors.

There are several HACCP Categories, as per 9 CFR 417.2(b)(1) They are:

Slaughter—all species

Raw product—Non-Intact (ground)

Raw product—Intact (not ground)

Thermally processed—commercially sterile

Not heat treated—shelf stable

Heat treated—shelf stable

Fully cooked—not shelf stable

Heat treated but not fully cooked—not shelf stable

Product with secondary inhibitors—not shelf stable.

Many times we do not need to see the place. Much like an architect, based on the information you provide, we design a work place that will work with you, and that includes safety in mind, while maximizes work space, at the same time be acceptable to any district supervisor (who are usually the ones for opening new facilities). Of course when necessary we could be at your place easily and quickly, to complete any and all work.

To discuss your particular needs call us... 718-382-1226, Leave a message if you don't get anyone.

We come in make an initial inspection. We then tell you what's wrong, and leave never to bother you again. or we can give you a list of what the USDA will be looking for, and recommend changes to your place without a visit, based on your drawing and pictures. For $990 + Travel (if travel is necessary)*

Provide you with paperwork to file for Grant of Inspection. They will provide you with an Establishment number valid for one year.

Once you make any changes to the facility we originally inspected, you call us. We will put all the necessary paper work together. For:
A. $3500 Raw Ground (non-intact) or Raw not Ground (intact)
B. $5500. if you need a HACCP category for "Heat treated Not fully cooked not shelf stable" products
C. $6500. If your HACCP category is "Heat treated Fully Cooked not shelf stable" since it is more detailed.
D. For slaughter Category ( which includes the raw categories)

We will setup an inspection with the district supervisor, who approves plants, this takes two weeks, expect to fail, yes I said fail, if they approved you the first time, they wouldn't be doing their job. Once we overcome his/her objections, we will setup another inspection, once again about two weeks. He/She will come and approve you. Each visit is $150 per hour for local Facilities including travel time, or $750 Flat fee + travel* for facilities where air travel is necessary.

30 days from approval is when you can open your doors for business. During this 30 days is when you should be working on packaging and labeling of your product.

Our Guarantee:

If your label is turned down, we will resubmit it for free.

Label appeal are an additional cost. For more information on appeals see our article on Label Appeal

Congratulation our business is complete.

*Travel Expenses include all ground transportation to and from facility and/or airport, Gas, Tolls, Layover expenses including lodging if necessary.